BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract awarded to 4TECH SOLUTIONS, LLC by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-1084 is a fixed-price supply contract valued at $833.58 for two identical units of Battery, Storage (NSN 6140-01-582-3505), each priced at $416.79. Delivery is required by September 21, 2026, with F.O.B. Destination terms applied to both shipments, targeting primary delivery locations at Norfolk, Virginia, and an alternate location via the U.S. Navy’s vendor system. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, specifying Unit Pack (U) with HM CLNG/DRY preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling including mandatory Special Marking Code 32 to denote a non-extendable Type I shelf life of 12 months. Barcoding per MIL-STD-129 and bare item marking per RQ017 are required for logistics tracking. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point by the Government, using MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4 sampling plans with stringent Acceptable Quality Levels—0.1 for critical defects, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor—requiring zero non-conformances in sampled lots. The contractor must adhere to cybersecurity protocols under DFARS 252.204-7012, safeguarding covered defense information with NIST SP 800-171 controls and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours, while also complying with encryption mandates for confidential data and the prohibition on using unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign entities. Payment is processed through WAWF using electronic funds transfer, with prompt payment incentives and small business subcontractor acceleration clauses in effect, and all invoices must be submitted electronically. The contract includes clauses governing technical data rights, including restrictions on disclosure and withholding of payment for non-compliant submissions, as well as requirements for supply chain traceability and manufacturing phase-out documentation. Representations confirm eligibility under small business and socioeconomic programs, with joint ventures subject to additional reporting obligations. The contractor is bound by anti-trafficking, paid sick leave, minimum wage, and whistleblower protections, and must ensure all hazardous materials are packaged per IP025. No options, extensions